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Come enjoy Rajasthan and take a dip into the celebrations for the
ship of the desert.
Day 1:
Delhi
Arrive ar Delhi.Our representative will welcome and transfer
to the hotel.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2:
Delhi
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Mandawa
Morning after breakfast go for sightseeing of Delhi.Delhi has
remained the capital seat for many centuries in the past and
most of the rulers have left behind their impressions on the
city by developing various gardens, building
many tombs and forts and palaces.All the buildings carry their own seperate
architectural characteristic which has given Delhi a different face more than
that of any other metropolis in India.There are some forts and monuments for
the sightseeing of the city. Tomb built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in
the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the
predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the best example of Mughal
Architecture. Humayun's wife is also buried in the red and white sandstone,
black and yellow marble tomb. The entry in the complex is free on Fridays.
Old Fort It is believed that the Pandavas had built their capital, Indraprastha
at the place where the old fort stands today. This fort, now in ruins, was the
seat for administration for many emperors. The legendary Prithviraj Chauhan
ruled from here till he was defeated by Abdali in the battle of Panipat. A new
light & sound show is held by the Department of Delhi Tourism every evening.
Timings and Tickets are available from the tourist office. Safdarjung Tomb
The Safdarjang tomb is besides the of Safdarjang airport. This tomb was built
by the Nawab of Avadh for his father. The structure is one of the finest
example of architecture of its time and tells a saga of the last remnants of a
dying empire. Jantar Mantar Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is is a
strange collection of solomon coloured structures. These were built by
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